chu kì
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ ki˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˧ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [cʊw˧˧ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chu kì means a period; cycle; interval.
Chinese characters: 周期 (周 “cycle” + 期 “period”)
Meanings of chu kì in English
Noun
- a period; cycle; interval
- Overseas Vietnamese hertz
Words with chu kì
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 周期, composed of 周 (“cycle”) and 期 (“period”), also written as 週期.
Frequently asked questions
What does chu kì mean in English?
chu kì (noun) means "a period; cycle; interval".
How do you pronounce chu kì?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ ki˨˩]; Saigon [cʊw˧˧ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: chu — level tone (ngang), kì — falling tone (huyền).
Is chu kì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chu kì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 周期.